1947 Austin 16 vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1947 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |